Thanks Mom and Dad

Avi was stuck wearing only boy preemie clothing. She hates collars and all the little girl outfits seemed to have collars. Mom found some really darling outfits w/o them and Avi now looks like a little lady. Here is our favorite. She is sporting a cute beanie made by none other than Dad himself. Pretty impressive handiwork. Thanks Mom and Dad.

Aviel Having Back Time

Adjusting to Avi

Life with Avi is like the Hood to Coast Relay. Intense activity followed by little bits of sleep. Shawn is a big help and pitches in when I need a break. He is a geat father and husband.



I love my little family.

Home Sweet Home

Here is little Aviel at about 3.25 lbs. She is adjusting to life without beeping and other babies crying very well. We checked out of the hospital, moved out of Scott's and Rakell's, and came home. Shawn got her out of her car seat and introduced her to the house. Avi approved. She stared at everything for about two hours.
Shawn and I are so grateful for all the blessings we have, especially our little miracle of a daughter, who is grunting in her sleep. I better go check on her again.

One month old!

Aviel was bundled up after getting washed so Chantal could "do her hair" without her crying. It's hard to be beautiful. She became very content once she was wrapped up.

Sitka

So we're super slow on updating our blog but here's some pics from our Christmas trip to Sitka.


This is our niece Heidi. Shawn and Heidi took a walk on New Years Day for three hours. On their way back they decided to go to Swan Lake, which had just frozen enough for people to start walking on.



Beautiful Sitka!! Views like this everywhere.


Shawn and Heidi on their 3 hours walk. They are standing on Swan Lake. The story goes there was one swan on the lake, hence the name. But then someone shot it. Maybe I am sick, but I think that is actually pretty funny.


Mason having fun in the dryer with a little piggy. I don't know who the little piggy is. Maybe Heidi? Maybe Shawn?


Here is my oldest sister, Rochelle. You can't really tell, but she is about 4 months prego in this picture. I am about a month behind her.


I love this picture of Mason. He turns two in a few months. Pretty cute little boy with the longest eye lashes I have ever seen.